The Frequency of Varicose Veins in Men and Women
The Edinburgh Vein Study published in 1999, found that varicose veins are present in 40% of men and 32% of women.
Evans CJ, Fowkes FG, Ruckley CV, Lee AJ.
Prevalence of varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency in men and women in the general population:
Edinburgh vein study. J Epidemiol Community Health 1999;53:149-53.
